A Pretty Sunday

It’s not quite as different as moving to a different country, but here are a few observations of Illinois I’ve made so far.

1. The weather is cray-cray. It gets hot in California, but this kind of heat presses down on you and stays on your skin all day. Also, the morning could be sunny and beautiful, but by 4 p.m. there could be lightning and thunder. I genuinely have no idea how I’m going to handle winter.

2. Even though the weather is unpredictable, people embrace summer a lot more. California weather is great all year round, and for this reason we take it for granted. Once summer hits, there are festivals and outdoor activities galore here, and everyone just seems a bit more appreciative to have some reprieve from the cold.

3. U-turns are illegal except where there is a sign allowing them, which is rare. This just sucks.

4. Chicago is a real city. I love Los Angeles, but it’s spread out, making it difficult to get from one part to another, and our downtown is pretty wimpy. The Chicago skyline is really something.

5. The beaches…Sorry, but California’s got this one hands down. Went to one beach that was crowded as hell and no one was in the water. My second beach experience was at a beach where you had to pay a $8 entrance fee. There was also a sign that said that the water was off-limits due of germs. Also, California beaches have waves. Pacific Ocean > Lake Michigan.

6. The food is pretty bomb. Everything is new to me, and I have an awesome food tour guide. Hence, I’ve been trying to get to the gym fairly often so I can continue these food excursions.

That’s all for now. This was kind of an obligatory post since I haven’t written anything on this blog in forever. I miss home and everyone already.